10 Best Raj & DK Movies and TV Shows (and Where to Watch Them)

Stylish, slick, and full of tongue-in-cheek action, A Gentleman stars Sidharth Malhotra in a James Bond-esque spy action comedy about a straight-laced, suburban guy caught in the middle of a covert spy mission due to a case of mistaken identity. Much like the movie’s theme of mistaken identity, the film itself suffered a similar fate; it didn’t perform well at the box office, leaving fans who expected a typical Bollywood masala film disappointed.

Although packaged like a mainstream Bollywood film, A Gentleman is anything but ordinary. It’s perfect for fans of fast-paced action, self-aware storytelling, and Raj & DK’s signature chaotic style. You’ll love this if you enjoyed movies like The Killers or Mr & Mrs Smith. But if you’re expecting a Bollywood rom-com or something more grounded, this is not the film for you.

The hidden gem in Raj & DK’s filmography, Happy Ending, is an offbeat comedy that pokes fun at traditional romantic-comedies with a chaotic, self absorbed protagonist at the centre of a series of romantic misadventures. A break from Raj & DK’s usual action packed fare, Happy Ending is a fun, unconventional romantic-comedy perfect for fans of Love Aaj Kal or The 40-Year-Old Virgin. If you’re looking for something more action-packed you can literally pick any of Raj & DK's other films or TV shows from the list like The Family Man or Farzi. If you’re interested in something that blends romance and action, then A Gentleman might be a more suitable choice. But if you’re in the mood to watch a romantic comedy that’ll keep you on your toes till the very end, then Happy Ending is a good place to start.

One of the most timely and relatable things to come out of the Covid19 pandemic, Unpaused, is an anthology film that stitches together five short films from Raj & DK, Nikhil Advani, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Avinash Arun, and Nitya Mehra, to create a tapestry of narratives exploring all the messy feelings that summed up life during the pandemic. Unlike Raj & DK’s heavily stylised and action-heavy films, Unpaused is raw, realistic, and grounded.

It’s an interesting watch for anyone who enjoys emotionally resonant storytelling, movies that bring together an ensemble cast in intimate settings, and fans of anthology series/movies like Ludo and Lust Stories. That said, Unpaused is deliberate with its pacing, and a lot more serious in its exploration of human feelings during the pandemic, so if you’re looking for something fast-paced or lighthearted, you may enjoy Raj & DK’s more mainstream hits like Go Goa Gone or Farzi a lot more.

Marking Raj & DK’s directorial debut, 99, is raw, unfiltered and refreshingly grounded. The movie follows two hustlers who get caught in a web of small-time scams, bad luck, and bigger trouble. 99 is the crime-comedy that laid the groundwork for their later blockbusters, swapping that energy and grand scale of their later projects like Farzi or Guns & Gulaabs for scrappier, more everyday absurd situations. 

If you’re a fan of unhinged and experimental films like Go Goa Gone and Delhi Belly, then you’ll enjoy watching 99. There’s a lot here for anyone who enjoys smart writing, edgy slice-of-life comedies, and chaotic crime stories. That said, if you're looking for the high-concept spectacle or slick action that defines Raj & DK’s later projects like A Gentleman or The Family Man, then this is not the best pick for you. 

Set in a small town haunted by a vengeful female spirit who hunts men by night, Stree, is a genre-bending horror-comedy that’s equal parts scary and entertaining. Raj & DK have taken the age-old ‘chudail’ folklore and given it a culturally relevant spin by tackling issues like consent, gender roles, and superstition making it a must-watch for fans of clever social satires, off-beat horror comedies like Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Go Goa Gone, and Phone Bhoot. 

Compared to Go Goa Gone, Stree is a lot more grounded and PG-13, making it an age-appropriate watch that the entire family can enjoy. It’s also Raj & DK’s most commercially successful film till date, so if you’re looking for a lighthearted horror-comedy with accessible humour, a star-studded cast, and a culturally relevant story, then Stree is your best bet.

If you’re looking for a darkly funny Indian gangster comedy, it doesn’t get better than Shor in the City. Set in Mumbai, the movie follows three men navigating love, crime, and personal crises during Ganesh Chaturthi. If you enjoy urban comedies, and slice-of-life dramas weaving in multiple narratives, then Shor in the City checks off all the boxes.

The movie focuses more on everyday people navigating chaos rather than the high-stakes heists and fast-paced thrills of Raj & DK’s more big budget work like Farzi, making it an entertaining watch for fans of grounded, character driven crime-comedies. However, if you’re looking for something more high-octane and action-paced, check out Guns & Gulaabs instead.

Heavily inspired by the Bollywood “masala” movies of the 90s, Guns & Gulaabs is a colourful crime-comedy following multiple misfits as they navigate gang wars, corruption, and offbeat scams in the chaotic town of Gulaabganj. 

Think Mirzapur, but with a lot more slapstick humour, over-the-top action, and retro Bollywood masala. It’s the perfect show for anyone who enjoys fast-paced, stylized crime-thrillers, with an unpredictable storyline. But with plenty of blood-soaked action and crude humour, it’s strictly adults only. If you’re looking for something more family-friendly, The Family Man is a better choice for families with older teens, given that it’s relatively low on graphic violence and sexual content compared to shows like Farzi or Guns & Gulaabs.

India’s first ever zombie-comedy, Go Goa Gone, follows a group of friends who realise they’re on the wrong side of a party trip, when a zombie virus goes rampant infecting everyone but them in Goa. It’s one of the funniest, most absurd, and uniquely Indian take on the zombie genre, think Zombieland meets Delhi Belly.   If you’re a fan of stoner comedies, zombie films, and absurdist humour then you’ll thoroughly enjoy Go Goa Gone. With plenty of visual gags and Indian pop culture references, it’s a freshly unique take on Western tropes that mature Indian audiences will appreciate. That said, the movie does have strong language, and plenty of over-the-top gore, so viewer discretion is advised.

No one plays a clever, everyday middle-class man better than Manoj Bajpayee, and The Family Man is the perfect showcase for his talent, blending humour, action, and emotional depth as he navigates life as a spy while juggling family responsibilities. 

The Family Man provides a refreshing domesticated take on espionage thrillers making it an entertaining and deeply relatable watch for Indian families. Given that the show only has moderate violence, it’s the most family-friendly Raj & DK action thriller out of the lot. That said, we’d still strongly recommend this for ages 14 and up. It’s the perfect watch if you’re in the mood for a spy series that balances humour and action with a deeply gripping narrative, but if you’re looking for a slick, man-in-black, spy thriller then you’d be better served with A Gentleman, or shows like The Night Manager instead.

Starring Shahid Kapoor as an antihero con-artist who uses his grandfather’s dying paper mill to start printing fake cash, Farzi is easily the best Raj & DK production out there. The series blends clever cons, fast-paced action, and unpredictable thrills to deliver a show that’ll keep you at the edge of your seat from start to finish.

While Shahid Kapoor’s star power might drag your attention to the series, Farzi’s supporting cast adds real fun to the show. Firoz’s misfit buddy energy, and Michael’s relentless cat-and-mouse pursuit is what gives the show its electric energy. If you’re looking for a show that’s just as gripping, hilarious, and impossible to pause like Baads of Bollywood, then Farzi is the way to go. Farzi combines the best of Raj & DK’s crime and humour sensibilities, to deliver a larger than life crime-thriller similar to Money Heist in scale and bingeability, making it the easy #1 pick for mature audiences in their filmography.